Finance Assistant

at  Fender

The Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) was born in 1946 in Southern California. The world’s leading electric guitar & musical instruments brand, Fender has built a worldwide influence beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument; it’s a cultural symbol that resonates globally.
We are searching for a Finance Assistant to join our team! This role will support the day to day running of the accounting and Accounts Payable functions within the EMEA region.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Practical experience of working in a finance function for a medium sized company
• Practical experience of Accounts Payable functions and liaising with vendors
• Attention to detail
• Deadline driven with the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Proactive
• Multi-tasking, flexible and adaptable
• Excel (intermediate level) and Word experience
• Ability to work at pace

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• Concur SAP

• Ensure compliance with all company policies and standard operating procedures and identify/establish internal controls and ensure their operating effectiveness
• Assist in creating and maintaining up to date vendor information in Fender EMEA’s operating system, SAP
• Process vendor invoices into Accounts Payable module accurately and in a timely manner
• Process payments to vendors within agreed payment terms
• Administration of financial processes for Fender EMEA’s expense management system, Concur, including providing staff support in processing claims on time
• Administer of financial processes for Fender EMEA’s nominated company credit card operator
• Support with month end reconciliations and accruals
• Support Bank account reconciliations and assisting with weekly cash flow forecasting
• Support with the preparation of monthly intercompany statements
• Support with the preparation of local EU VAT & Intrastat returns, EU Sales Lists, and duty administrative support for The Netherlands and EU regions
• Support with the preparation, and submission of local statutory accounts for Dutch & EU statutory accounts
• Support with the preparation of corporate income tax calculations for the Dutch entity and its EU Branches, where applicable
• Assist with local and Group audits
• Cover for other accounting teams during absence and holiday
• Provide further ad hoc support to wider Finance Managers and Financial Director where required
• Identify approved process improvements and implement them once approved